Cross County Community Foundation

TORNADO RECOVERY IN WYNNE, ARKANSAS

An EF3 tornado touched down in Wynne on March 31, 2023 leaving severe damage in its wake and hundreds of homes and businesses affected. Cross County has been declared a disaster area by the federal government.

The Community Foundation has established two funds for recovery for nonprofits serving the affected areas:

  1. Cross County Tornado Recovery Fund – to support short and long-term needs in Cross County. CLICK HERE TO GIVE to this fund.
  2. Wynne Public Schools Tornado Relief Fund – to support Wynne Public Schools rebuilding efforts. CLICK HERE TO GIVE to this fund.

Cross County Community Foundation is an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, with concentration in Cross County. With an active, involved board of local leaders, we are working to establish endowment funds, build assets and award grants to help meet community needs. 

To DONATE to a Cross County fund, follow this link to view a complete list of our Cross County funds and endowments.

Local Giving Tree Grants Support Nonprofits Working in and for Cross County

The most recent Cross County Giving Tree grants include:

Arkansas Baptist Children's Home & Family Ministries
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry
Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
Cherry Fest
Cherry Valley Food Pantry
Community Back to School Bash
Crowley's Ridge Development Council
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Hickory Ridge Food Pantry
Odell McCallum Community Center
Parkin Archeological State Park
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Cross County
Wynne Rotary Club
Wynne School District

Board Members

Darlene Andrews

Jeremy Bailey

Stacy Cooper

Kevin Duke

Justin Futrell

Vince Guest

Kay King

Cassandra Maggitt

Judi McGuire

Stacie Schlenker

Chair

Joy Shepherd

Maddison Stewart